Match Preview: Chelsea vs Manchester City

Chelsea face the sternest test of their Premier League title credentials on Saturday as free-scoring Manchester City come to town.

The champions did the double over Pep Guardiola's side last season, Eden Hazard scoring three times over two games and the Belgian will make just his second Premier League start of the season in the evening kick-off.

The Blues were unable to break down a resolute Arsenal side at Stamford Bridge around two weeks ago but have scored 15 goals in the three games around the visit of the Gunners.

Such a goal record is only beaten by Guardiola & Co., who already have 21 goals to their name in their six league games with Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling sharing 15 between them already.

Start time

Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm on Saturday, September 30.

Eden Hazard is likely to start after coming through Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid unscathed.

There remains slight doubts over Pedro's involvement but Antonio Conte was more positive over the Spaniard in midweek after naming him on the bench.

David Luiz is suspended meaning captain GaryCahill will likely come in despite concerns over his form seeing him lose his place recently.

Alvaro Morata was seen limping through the mixed zone after the win over Atletio, and his condition is unclear.

Man City will assess Sergio Aguero on Friday after confirming that the striker was involved in a road accident in Holland on his day off on Thursday.

City had already suffered a setback in midweek with Benjamin Mendy expected to face lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The summer signing will now fly to Barcelona to be assessed by a specialist, with Fabian Delph deputising well at Selhurst Park and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Predicted line-ups

Chelsea starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Cahill, Rudiger; Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso; Hazard, Pedro; Morata

Man City starting XI: Ederson; Danilo, Stones, Otamendi; Fernandinho; Walker, De Bruyne, D. Silva, B. Silva Delph; Jesus

Predictions:

Chelsea to win: 9/5

Man City to win: 6/4

Draw: 12/5